Lifeguarding: Day 1

Today the group was introduced to the world of lifeguarding. We spent the majority of the morning time discussing the general practices and legal considerations of the job, learning a lot about what goes into being a lifeguard.

The group also practiced checking for a pulse and how to position unconscious victims for help and how to treat and wrap a burn or cut. 

After learning some legal logistics and general practices, off to the pool! At the pool we started the pre-tests; a distance swim, brick carry, and hands-
free treading water. 

To finish off a busy day, we learned some shallow and deep water life-saving skills.